Ocean City is Maryland's premier beach destination, offering an unmatched combination of coastal recreation, entertainment, and year-round amenities. Stretching along 10 miles of Atlantic shoreline, the town is home to the iconic three-mile boardwalk, where classic amusement rides, arcades, candy shops, local boutiques, and renowned eateries create a nostalgic seaside experience. Beyond the boardwalk, residents enjoy an impressive selection of waterfront restaurants, rooftop bars, championship golf courses, marinas, and shopping centers that cater to every lifestyle. Ocean City also hosts a packed calendar of events, including outdoor concerts, car shows, fishing tournaments, art festivals, and seasonal celebrations that keep the community vibrant throughout the year. Whether you're spending the day boating in the bay, exploring Northside Park, or taking in a sunset along the waterfront, Ocean City offers a dynamic blend of excitement and coastal living, making it an exceptional place to call home or invest in a vacation property.
11,121 people live in Ocean City, where the median age is 53.7 and the average individual income is $72,168. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Ocean City, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including North Pole Lemonade, PopCe's Homemade Ice Cream, and One Love Smoothie Cafe.
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| Dining | 3.19 miles | 8 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.75 miles | 14 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.69 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 4.88 miles | 179 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.27 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.1 miles | 5 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.93 miles | 7 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.77 miles | 50 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.45 miles | 13 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 4.19 miles | 33 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 3.63 miles | 7 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 1.45 miles | 21 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.69 miles | 17 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.88 miles | 119 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 4.35 miles | 17 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.71 miles | 65 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.1 miles | 5 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
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Ocean City has 5,792 households, with an average household size of 1.91. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Ocean City do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 11,121 people call Ocean City home. The population density is 1,214 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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